Originally Posted by
sewbeadit
I don't go looking for fabric but if I run on to it and it is nice I will buy it. Our thrift shops are so expensive for used clothing it is cheaper to buy fabric on sale at LQS than buy used clothing at the thrifts.
I have to agree with you there, a lot of times you can buy brand new cheaper at a Walmart clearance rack.
I was in a large thrift store last weekend, all the clothes were too pricey for me. I went to look at housewares, even individual forks, knives, and spoons were marked $1. each!!!! I did wind up getting some fabric panels and yarn however. When I was paying for them, I asked them, do you ever have a sale or a bag sale? The lady said no, the manager thought it would be too messy. The other employee agreed they had WAY too many clothes and should have one.
Most places have a colored ticket system so when you go in, pink tickets are half price or green tickets are 25 cents. Makes a lot more sense.